Common use of Interagency Dispatch Centers Clause in Contracts

Interagency Dispatch Centers. All parties to this operational plan agree that Fort ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Interagency Dispatch Center (FTC) will operate as a multi­agency dispatch center to coordinate wildland fire suppression efforts within the ARF, RMNP and Larimer County. FTC will have the ability for staffing seven days a week. FTC will be fully staffed from May 15 to October 15 and available for staffing, for other times, should the need arise. During the period between October 16 and May 14 annually, FTC will coordinate fire suppression efforts as available. FTC and/or LCSO Communications Center will notify the DFPC of all fire activities that may exceed local capabilities or impact state and national resources. The United States Forest Service (USFS) will provide annual maintenance for the remote automated weather station (RAWS) at ▇▇▇▇▇ Park, Redstone, Red Feather and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Meadow. FTC will provide support resources such as lowboy transport, commercial and charter aircraft, heavy equipment, food, logistical support and miscellaneous equipment needs, as resources are available. FTC will coordinate aircraft requests and tactical aviation resources: air patrol, helicopters, large and single engine air tankers, temporary flight restrictions and air space closures. FTC will provide interagency frequency and communications coordination. FTC will provide daily fire information reports: National, regional, local situation reports, resource availability. FTC will provide prescribed fire support as needed. FTC will provide support for fires on private, State and on­federal lands.